Today's Scripture
Luke 24:44-53; Acts 2:1-47
The Life to Know Him “Tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” Luke 24:49
The Holy Spirit’s influence and power were at work before Pentecost, but He was not here. Once our Lord was glorified in His ascension, the Holy Spirit came into the world, and He has been here ever since. We have to receive the revealed truth that He is here. The attitude of receiving and welcoming the Holy Spirit into our lives is to be the continual attitude of a believer. When we receive the Holy Spirit, we receive reviving life from our ascended Lord.
It is not the baptism of the Holy Spirit that changes people, but the power of the ascended Christ coming into their lives through the Holy Spirit. We all too often separate things that the New Testament never separates.The baptism of the Holy Spirit is not an experience apart from Jesus Christ—it is the evidence of the ascended Christ.
The baptism of the Holy Spirit does not make you think of time or eternity—it is one amazing glorious now. “This is eternal life, that they may know You” (John 17:3) Begin to know Him now, and never finish.
Today's Prayer
Lord, continue the experience of eternal Life in us, that we may know You. Thank you for empowering us to make our choices from the leading of your Spirit and fire. We need You to change us into Your image today. Your Promise through your ascended power makes all the difference in our lives. Continue your work in us until You are finished.